Kerr Metric Bibliography: Resources for Timelike Geodesics

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The discussion centers on seeking bibliography resources for understanding timelike geodesics in the Kerr metric. Participants recommend "Mathematical Theory of Black Holes" by S. Chandrasekhar, although it is noted as complex. A valuable alternative is a collection of articles on Kerr geometry found at this link, which provides extensive reference material and practical calculations. Additionally, a book available on Amazon, linked here, is suggested as a good resource.

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Searching for some good bibliography about the Kerr metric, especially interested in timelike geodesics.
Hi all:
As stated in the summary I'm in need for bibliography about timelike geodesics in the Kerr metric.
I have tried using the "Mathematical Theory of Black Holes" by S. Chandrasekhar but I find it a bit to complex.
Is there any other good books or articles about this that you might know?
Thanks in advance!
 
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Funny you should ask this question because literally earlier today I was having a look around the library and picked out this one:

https://homepages.ecs.vuw.ac.nz/~visser/book4.shtml

It’s a collection of articles about different aspects of the Kerr geometry. I’ve only looked at chapters 1, 2 and 13 so far but I already feel more familiar with performing calculations in this geometry (and there’s fairly exhaustive reference material for each coordinate form of the metric which is nice to have on hand).
 
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